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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 248.94 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 248.94 and 154.44 is: 212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 248.94 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/248.94 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 248.94 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 38,446.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,446.29/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.77

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